Source: Daily_Mail
Manchester United winger Nani taunts Tottenham over 'clever' goal
Manchester United winger Nani has taunted Tottenham by bragging about his 'clever' goal against them last season. [LNB]The Portuguese caused a massive row by scoring a controversial second in their clash at Old Trafford. [LNB]Heurelho Gomes thought a free-kick had been awarded for a handball by Nani.[LNB] Taunt: Nani gloating as Tottenham's goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes (right) appeals to the referee[LNB] He rolled the ball in front of himself and the United star nipped in to score as the keeper looked on dumbfounded. [LNB]The goal ensured United ran out 2-0 winners just when Spurs were looking as if they might get a point. [LNB]Nani was criticised for his unsporting act at the time, and he will be again for rubbing it in now. [LNB] Irate: Spurs players surround the assistant referee after Nani's controversial goal[LNB]He said: 'That was the strangest goal I think I've ever scored. Most people were angry but I was clever because I understood the game. [LNB]'I put my hand on the ball because I thought it was a foul. But the referee saw the goalkeeper catch the ball and go to play on. The referee opened his hands to say "play".[LNB] 'The keeper put the ball on the floor and took two steps back. I looked at the referee and he just said, "Yeah, OK", so I took it quick and scored. It was not my fault.' [LNB]Sir Alex Ferguson admits he does not want tonight's game won by a similar incident. [LNB]He said: 'For the sake of Harry Redknapp's health I hope we can avoid the kind of controversial goal that last season had him jumping up and down in rage and frustration.'[LNB] CLICK HERE TO PLAY OUR FREE FANTASY FOOTBALL GAMEKeane on target in LA Galaxy debut... with a little help from BeckhamSpurs set to complete double swoop for Diarra and Adebayor but remain resolute on ModricAll the latest Tottenham Hotspur FC news, features and opinionAll the latest Manchester United FC news, features and opinion[LNB] [LNB]
